Chief Internal Auditor

Position:

Organization: Kebronhill Microfinance Institution

Not Specified

Place of Work: Head Offices, Addis Ababa 

Opening Date: November 08, 2025 

Kebronhill Microfinance Institution S.C. (KHMFI) pioneers accessible financial services, merging vision with action. Licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia (MFI/071/2024) under Proclamation No. 626/2009, we champion community upliftment by blending profitability with social impact. Committed to regulatory integrity, we welcome Ethiopians, foreign nationals of Ethiopian origin, and organizations to join our journey. With a focus on innovation and inclusivity, KHMFI leads microfinance excellence, empowering individuals for a brighter future. Join our transformative vision and help shape a better tomorrow with us.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes, and coordinates all audit and inspection activities across the Company.

  • Prepares annual internal audit plans, work schedules, and budget.

  • Identifies high-risk financial, procurement, and operational areas to prioritize audit focus.

  • Designs appropriate audit methodologies, including sampling techniques and coverage scope.

  • Conducts comprehensive audits in financial, operational, procurement and administrative areas.

  • Ensures all audits are performed professionally and in accordance with Internationally Accepted Auditing Standards (IAAS).

  • Carries out periodic reviews to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and statutory requirements.

  • Performs monthly and annual evaluations to verify adherence to internal systems and standards.

  • Evaluates the soundness and effectiveness of internal controls, accounting systems, and administrative processes.

  • Ensures the Company's electronic systems are reliable, accurate, and efficient.

  • Reviews and advises on control aspects of new policies, systems, and procedures.

  • Assesses internal practices to identify risks, control gaps, cost-saving opportunities, and revenue enhancement areas.

  • Verifies the existence of assets and ensures they are properly safeguarded and ensures efficient utilization and protection of all Company resources against loss, theft, and misuse.

  • Closely monitors credit administration, especially debt collections and follow-up actions on uncollected balances.

  • Ensures activities are free of corruption, favoritism, and malpractice.

  • Reviews, compiles, and interprets audit reports from Branch operations.

  • Reports findings to the Board of Directors and CEO, with clear recommendations for corrective action.

  • Monitors implementation of audit recommendations and reports deviations.

  • Advises management on irregularities and supports corrective action implementation.

  • Supervises, supports, and coach auditors at Head Office and Branch levels.

  • Leads performance management processes: planning, monitoring, and appraising audit staff.

  • Conducts training for internal auditors and relevant staff to enhance audit capabilities.

  • Reviews and updates audit procedures and ensures consistent application throughout the organization.

  • Reviews HR decisions (recruitment, promotion, transfer, termination) for compliance with Company policies.

  • Verifies the adequacy and fairness of HR processes during audits.

  • Conducts special audit assignments given by the CEO and/or the BOD;

  • Carries out ad hoc investigation audits when required by the CEO and BOD;

  • Performs other related activities as instructed by the BOD and CEO.

Terms of Employment: Permanent    

Salary: As per the Institution salary scale 

Closing Date: November 17, 2025 

Job Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL

  • MBA/MSc/MA/ACCA or BA Degree in Accounting or related field

  • A minimum of 6/8 years work experience, out of which 4 years in banking or Microfinance business and 2 years shall be in a managerial position.

   TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to coach staff in prioritizing workload whilst maintaining a high standard of work;

  • Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, ability to work effectively with others at all levels;

  • Effective communication skills;

  • Computer skills.

How To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their CV, cover letter, non-returnable copies of credentials and three professional references to: HR@kebronmfi.com

Job Requirements MA or BA Degree in Accounting or in a related field of study with relevant work experience, out of which 4 years in banking or Microfinance business and 2 years shall be in a managerial position. Duties and Responsibilities: - Plans, organizes, and coordinates all audit and inspection activities across the Company. - Prepares annual internal audit plans, work schedules, and budget. - Identifies high-risk financial, procurement, and operational areas to prioritize audit focus. How to Apply Submit your application, updated CV and supporting credentials via email: HR@kebronmfi.com

Deadline: Nov 18, 2025, 12:00 AM

Location: , Addis Ababa

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